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Michael S.

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Chief Financial Officer

$50 USD / Hour

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Joined on October 23, 2009

$50 USD / Hour

An experienced, global, business professional leveraging extensive financial knowledge to improve operations above and beyond the status quo. Combines excellent leadership and communication skills with entrepreneurial creativity. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.

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Chief Financial Officer

Jul, 2016 - Present

10 years

M Design Village

Jul, 2016 - Present

10 years

As the Chief Financial Officer, I am responsible for developing solid internal accounting processes, procedures and systems to ensure the financial stability of our company. Given my entrepreneurial background I am also responsible for sales & marketing, e-commerce and supporting operations when required.

Jul, 2016 - Present

10 years

Management Consultant

Jan, 2011 - Jun, 2016

5 years, 5 months

MJS Executive Services

Jan, 2011 - Jun, 2016

5 years, 5 months

Hired as an internal consultant for a leading manufacturer of baby cribs and juvenile furniture in the United States. o Re-engineered the billing, shipping and invoicing processes which improved cycle times and eliminated charge-backs resulting in more than $850,000 in annual savings. o Restructured the accounting system to capture and report profitability by business unit / department, thereby improving management's strategic decision making.

Jan, 2011 - Jun, 2016

5 years, 5 months

President

Aug, 2000 - Apr, 2014

13 years, 8 months

Lone Star Baby & Kids Inc.

Aug, 2000 - Apr, 2014

13 years, 8 months

Acquired the Dallas / Fort Worth franchise rights to USA Baby, America's leading specialty retailer of infant and children's furniture. o Negotiated bank loans, leases and built-out three large, very successful retail stores which achieved sales of over $7 million in just three and a half years. o Developed a one-of-a-kind Retail Store Concept to sell juvenile furniture and accessories; currently recognized as one of the Top 20 Baby Stores in the United States. o After a successful 18 month

Aug, 2000 - Apr, 2014

13 years, 8 months

Education

The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

1992 - 1994

2 years

Master of Business Administration

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United States

1992 - 1994

2 years

Illinois State University

1976 - 1980

4 years

Bachelor of Science

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United States

1976 - 1980

4 years

Qualifications

Certified Management Accountant

1987

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants

1987

Certified Public Accountant

1981

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

1981

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